Travel news
Move over Iceland: It just got easier to visit this hugely underrated island
Now you can explore the unique wonders and heritage of Greenland on an upgraded cargo ferry with the launch of three locally driven itineraries.
- by Julietta Jameson
Collection
Hotel reviews
October Travel Hot List: ‘The new Byron’s’ cool motel and celebrity restaurant
Take a look at the hottest new hotels and attractions around the world as well as our latest reviews.
Traveller Letters: I received priority treatment despite flying economy
“Despite flying economy class, on receiving my boarding pass at Bangkok Airport I was directed towards the priority lane.”
Opinion
Air travel
As a frequent traveller, here are five things I want Qantas to do
The public’s trust in what we used to proudly refer to as the national carrier has nose-dived like a … well, you know what.
- by Ben Groundwater
Traveller Letters: Airline’s cruel treatment after an injury overseas
“The failings of Qantas have been well documented. Less well known is the treatment by Qatar Airways of passengers returning from overseas with significant injuries.”
Just one Australian hotel makes world’s top 50 list
No property from either Sydney or Melbourne has managed to crack a new ranking of the world’s top 50 hotels by a global academy of travel experts.
- by Katherine Scott
The Michelin guides’ coveted stars can come at a price
While it is still true that individual restaurants can’t buy stars, tourism boards and hotel owners can buy the possibility.
- by Julia Moskin
Sydney’s new airport hotel might be the city’s coolest
It might be near the airport, but the Moxy is luring locals with good music, booze, coffee and great design.
- by Julietta Jameson
Global backlash: Finding an Airbnb in top destinations is getting harder
From New York City to Edinburgh to Melbourne, the global campaign against Airbnb is intensifying.
- by Greg Dickinson
Traveller Letters: Why don’t flight attendants help people make their flights?
Sitting on delayed Qantas flights has led me to wonder why flight attendants don’t invite passengers with a genuine need to disembark the plane first.
Iconic London building transforms into luxury hotel
An intriguing war-time meetings hub is about to make its debut as Raffles London at The OWO.
- by Julietta Jameson